Backcountry Hat

**Please note: A correction was made to the pattern on 12/17/15. The number of cast-on stitches for the size Adult Large pattern should be 72 stitches. The decreases will start at Round 1. A revised pattern is available for download.** **Some knitters are reporting that this hat runs small. I am a loose knitter. So, please compare your gauge to that in the pattern. If your gauge differs, adjust hat size accordingly.** The Backcountry Hat is knit in the round using circular and double pointed needles. The pattern is very simple, perfect for beginning knitters. It knits up lightning fast and makes a great last minute gift project. Add stripes, a pom pom or a tassel to jazz it up! **Yarn:** One skein of [Luna Grey Fiber Arts Apollo][1] yarn (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 106 yards/100g). Or other bulky/chunky weight wool yarn. Samples knit in the Charcoal, Emerald and Araucana colorways. Pom poms may be added, but will require additional yarn. **Needles:** One US # 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular needle or two sizes smaller than needle used for body of hat based on gauge. One US # 9 (5.5 mm) 16” circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge. One set US # 9 (5.5 mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge. For Baby size: As the circumference is quite small, the entire hat can be knit on double pointed needles sizes US # 7 (4.5 mm) for ribbing and US # 9 (5.5 mm) for hat body. **Notions:** Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, one stitch marker for marking start of round **Gauge:** 14 stitches/4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needles **Sizes :** Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large). Finished size 12” (14”, 16”, 18”, 20”, 22”); 30.5cm (35.5cm, 40.6cm, 45.7cm, 50.8cm, 55.8cm) in circumference. When in doubt, size down as this hat is very stretchy and will accommodate a wide range of sizes. **Skills Needed:** Long tail cast-on, knitting and purling in the round, using double pointed needles, knit two together, binding off, weaving in ends [1]: http://www.lunagreyfiberarts.com/search?type=product&q=apollo